"What I know about Trump is that he is a strange but bold president who does what he says he will do. What matters to him is money and investments -- there is no humanity," said Manal Abu Seif, a 23-year-old lawyer in Gaza City.
"Gaza needs freedom, open border crossings and jobs for young people, and is not a playground for tourism and investment," she added.
UN estimates have put the cost of reconstruction at more than $53 billion.
A fragile ceasefire, in effect since January 19, has allowed an increase in humanitarian aid into Gaza, though Hamas has accused Israel of blocking the entry of some essential supplies.